Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste

2621 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other Slag and Ash. In 2022, Other Slag and Ash were the world's 1050th most traded product, with a total trade of $500M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Other Slag and Ash decreased by -1.72%, from $509M to $500M. Trade in Other Slag and Ash represent 0.0021% of total world trade.

Other Slag and Ash are a part of Ores, slag and ash. They include Slag and ash nes, including seaweed ash (kelp).

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Other Slag and Ash  were China ($116M), India ($89.8M), Netherlands ($30.2M), Germany ($27.6M), and United States ($22.9M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Other Slag and Ash were Bangladesh ($64.9M), Netherlands ($41.2M), United States ($35M), Belgium ($21.8M), and Germany ($21.7M).

Description Slag is a by-product of smelting metal ores. It is used in the construction industry as an aggregate, in the manufacture of cement, and in the production of glass. Ash is the residue that remains after the combustion of coal, wood, or other combustible material. It is used in the manufacture of fertilizer, as a soil conditioner, in the production of cinder blocks, and in the manufacture of Portland cement. Kelp ash is a by-product of seaweed harvesting. It is used in the manufacture of fertilizers, as a soil conditioner, and in the production of cinder blocks.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$116M
Top Destination (2022)Bangladesh$64.9M

In 2022 Other Slag and Ash were the world's 1050th most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Other Slag and Ash were China ($116M), India ($89.8M), Netherlands ($30.2M), Germany ($27.6M), and United States ($22.9M).

In 2022, the top importers of Other Slag and Ash were Bangladesh ($64.9M), Netherlands ($41.2M), United States ($35M), Belgium ($21.8M), and Germany ($21.7M).

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Exporters of Other Slag and Ash (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$23.7M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Macau$12.1M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Other Slag and Ash grew the fastest in China ($23.7M), Netherlands ($8.94M), Sweden ($2.68M), Norway ($2.2M), and Singapore ($1.31M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Other Slag and Ash were Macau ($12.1M), Canada ($10.3M), United Arab Emirates ($8.68M), United Kingdom ($8.46M), and Saudi Arabia ($8.28M).

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Exporters of Other Slag and Ash (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other Slag and Ash.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.13. This means that most of the exports of Other Slag and Ash are explained by 17 countries.

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Value of Exports in Other Slag and Ash

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$115M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Bangladesh$64.9M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Other Slag and Ash. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Other Slag and Ash during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other Slag and Ash were China ($115M), India ($85.8M), Vietnam ($13.8M), Singapore ($11.3M), and Poland ($10.1M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other Slag and Ash were Bangladesh ($64.9M), Saudi Arabia ($17.2M), Belgium ($14.4M), Macau ($13.8M), and South Korea ($13M).

Net Trade (2022)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Other Slag and Ash.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Other Slag and Ash by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $1.55M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $1.27M

Other Slag and Ash’s highest export potential is United States. With an export gap of $1.55M.  Other Slag and Ash’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $1.27M.

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Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Other Slag and Ash to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

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